The Programme
The Pathways to Resilience programme focuses on emotional wellbeing by offering valuable tools for life. The programme, along with Parent workshops and staff INSET days, has been running successfully since 2021.
Elements of the Child & Adolescent programme
Pathways to Resilience is a 10 week programme, for 8 to 16 year olds, aimed at improving the key skills young people need to be resilient in life. The programme starts by introducing what it means to be resilient and recognising and normalising the different emotions that we all experience. It then moves on to exploring a range of tools for resilience, such as empathy, gratitude and asking for help. Sessions focus on teaching how the brain and body work (psychoeducation and physiology) through discussion, games, creativity, breathwork and mindfulness.
"I do belly breathing to feel calm at night." Year 5 pupil
"I do tapping under the desk if I get told off for something I didn't do." Year 6 pupil
Parent Workshops
Our programme quickly evolved to include Parent workshops as it was apparent that Parents and Carers could also gain from understanding the benefits of Resilience, self-care and self-compassion, not just for their children, but also for themselves. Alongside exploring the role of the Nervous System and the mind-body connection, we share various strategies that can be used within the home, creating the opportunity for a more calm and harmonious connection. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and the workshops deeply appreciated.
"I believe this is possibly the most important thing children / teens / adults might learn for their life." Year 7 Parent
Staff INSET day Workshop
We now offer half and full staff INSET day workshops for the adults who educate and look after our children. Both Helen and Samanta have spent many years working within the school environment and understand the challenges faced when a child becomes dysregulated. The workshop explores the Nervous System, the mind-body connection, self-regulation and how to bring these into balance through creativity, movement and Breathwork. These workshops are engaging, uplifting and often enlightening. The tools and strategies learnt can be used both at home and within the professional role.
"I really liked the focus on the importance of positivity and gratitude, as well as enjoying the breathing and understanding how the body 'feeds' the brain. " Primary School Teacher
Workshops for staff, volunteers & families of Home-Start Butser and The Kings Arms Young Person's Charity
We are humbled to be supporting the well established and highly regarded national community network Home-Start as well as a local young people's charity The Kings Arms. Our programmes and workshops are tailored to meet the needs of children, families and staff of each organisation.
Delivery
The Pathways to Resilience Child & Adolescent programme can run either during or after the school day, with sessions ranging from 30 minutes to an hour. Staff and Parent Workshops are from 90 minutes to a full day. We are passionate about bringing this work to as many young people and families as possible and welcome the opportunity to discuss how the programme would work in your setting.
Children's Programme Overview
The programme promotes wellbeing, hope and optimism through positive psychology, emotional education and embodiment. Sessions are designed to be fun and engaging and typically include movement, discussion, breathwork, games and creativity.
Session 1 : What is resilience? Understanding ‘bouncing back’, what resilient people say and do, the importance of good listening skills and an introduction to Breathwork
Session 2 : Noticing and naming our emotions Learning the vocabulary associated with resilience, what different emotions look like and feel like in our bodies and beginning a balanced breathing practice
Session 3 : Exploring the connection between our emotions and our behaviours Normalising our emotions, understanding our impulse control and practising counting strategies to be able to
respond rather than react
Session 4 : The Brain / Body Connection Understanding how the brain and the body communicate through the nervous system and using sound (vibration) to calm ourselves
Session 5 : Empathy Understanding the physical effects of empathy, experiencing empathy for ourselves, Empathy Breathing practice
Session 6 : Joy Exploring what brings us joy, how we connect with others through our mirror neurons and the power of visualisation
Session 7 : Asking for Help Learning the key skills needed to confidently ask for help and explore using EFT tapping and self-massage to build courage
Session 8 : Finding my Voice and Believing in Myself Understand what we like about ourselves and others, explore ways to release nervous energy and find our inner power
Session 9 : Gratitude Understand the positive benefits of gratitude on the brain and body, introduce a daily gratitude practice and gratitude reflection
Session 10 : Celebration and Soothe Box Reflecting on the tools for resilience, celebrating our achievements and writing positive affirmations
Parent/Carer Workshops
90 minute or half day workshops for communities, charities, businesses and corporations
This workshop is designed to empower you on your journey towards more conscious and connected
parenting.
Samanta & Helen will guide you through a transformative experience, providing a supportive space
to explore the mind-body connection and the nervous system. Through psychoeducation,
physiology, games, creativity and breathwork, you will have the opportunity to deepen your
understanding and connection to yourself and your child / children.
Key Workshop Highlights
- Mind-Body connection: experience the intricate connection between mind and body
- Breathwork: learn the powerful practise of conscious breathing for enhanced emotional resilience and how to share this with your children
- Positive Impact: understand how positive psychology impacts emotional regulation for yourself and your loved ones
Why this Workshop
This workshop was created as an extension of our Children's Pathways to Resilience programme.
There has been a noticeable rise in stress and anxiety observed in children since returning to full-
time school post lockdowns. We have taken this opportunity, combining our many years of wisdom,
knowledge and experience of working with children, to bring accessible practises to the carers.
Holistic Approach
Samanta & Helen bring a holistic and relaxed approach, empowering your adult/child relationships
with Intention, Authenticity and Joy. Our workshops have been received with deep appreciation in
the community and we are excited to extend this nourishing experience to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Pathways to Resilience workshop and embarking on this
journey together.
Testimonials from recent workshop for One Mind Can Conscious Community
‘Thank you so much. What a brilliant brilliant evening. You were both fantastic, fun as well. Really
informative, learnt so much.’ Eli, One Mind Can Founder
‘Thank you both for your wonderful and informative workshop at The Angel Hotel in March. I feel
grateful to know that you are both working hard to support youngsters and their families to feel calm
and sharing such valuable skills for them, and ourselves, to learn. I especially enjoyed the practical
examples we had a go at and the knowledge you shared on the brain using Wise Owl and Howling
Wolf. This seems a great way to get the message across. Thank you’. – James
‘I am very happy to have found you as I resonate so deeply with your approach to building powerful
and children alike.’ – Danny
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